
Overview
A naturalistic dramatization of record breaking distance runner Steve Prefontaine's struggle to win, culminating in the 1972 Munich Olympics, this film favors documentary-style character development more than conventional "sports film" hero worship. A feature-film breakthrough for director James and co-producer/cinematographer Peter Gilbert (the creative team behind HOOP DREAMS), as well as star Leto, previously known as the hunky Jordan Catalano on TV's "My So-Called Life."
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
Steve James - Director
Jared Leto
R. Lee Ermey
Ed O'Neill
Amy Locane
Lindsay Crouse
Laurel Holloman
Breckin Meyer
Brian McGovern
Kurtwood Smith
Peter Anthony Jacobs
Details
- Format: DVD
- Run Time: 107
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 738329230814
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: PG-13 (MPAA) (brief strong language)
- Release Date: February 1999

Movie Reviews
Notes:
Additional Credits: Script Supervisor - Shannon Barrett
Reviews:
"...One of R. Lee Ermey's liveliest performances..." - 01/24/1997 USA Today, p.3D
"...[Leto] plays Pre with earnestness..." - 01/31/1997 Entertainment Weekly, p.34
"...Pleasant and agreeable..." - 01/24/1997 Los Angeles Times, p.F1
"...Here is a sports movie in the tradition of the best sportswriting....Smart, quirky and involving..." - 01/24/1997 Chicago Sun-Times, p.34
